The plot, reviews, actors "A student of easy virtue"

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In 2010, Will Gluck's youth comedy was released, starring famous Hollywood actors - "Easy A". The film was well received by both critics and the audience, who praised the performance of Emma Stone, Amanda Baines and, of course, Stanley Tucci.

Filmmakers

The main roles in the film were played by young, but quite famous actors. "A" was the last film in the career of Amanda Baines, the star of the teen comedies "What a Girl Wants", "She's a Man" and "Love on an Island". Due to problems with drugs and alcohol, the actress was forced to go to treatment and has not appeared in front of cameras since 2010. In the film, Amanda played Marianne Bryant, a religious girl who is at odds with Olive Pendergast, the main character of the film.

The role of Olive went to Emma Stone, known to film fans for the films "Welcome to Zombieland" and "The Boys Like It".

Pann Badgley and Alison Michalka - actorsfilm "A student of easy virtue" - played by Toda and Rhiannon, Olive's school friends. Pann Badgley was previously known to the audience thanks to the role of Michael in the thriller "Stepfather", and Alison Michalka - on the TV series "Hellcats".

Other famous actors appeared in the film. "A" is the first teen comedy in the career of Patricia Clarkson, known for the dramas "The Green Mile" and "The Untouchables". She played the role of Rosemary, the mother of the main character, who strongly supports her daughter in everything.

Stanley Tucci, who played Dill, Olive's father, needs no introduction - this name is well known to all moviegoers. His filmography includes such famous films as Slevin's Lucky Number, Julie and Julia, The Lovely Bones.

Young actor Bryce Clyde Denkins made his debut as Chip, Olive's younger brother and adopted son of Rosemary and Dill.

At the end of 2009, the casting of the film "Excellent student of easy virtue" was completed. The actors and roles were approved, and preparations for the filming process began.

Will Gluck, formerly of the teen comedy Light It Up This Summer, has taken over as director.

The film was shot entirely in Ojai, California.

Storyline

High school student Olive Pendergast, a quiet, unpopular straight-A student, lied to her friend about losing her virginity. ThemMarianne, Olive's classmate, overheard the conversation and told the whole school about it. Rumors are spreading at lightning speed, Olive is becoming the most popular in school, albeit not in the way she would like. At first, the girl likes such unexpected popularity, so she continues to lie and fuel rumors about herself. But soon Olive realizes that she overdid it: everyone at school considers her a whore, no one wants to communicate with her, and even her best friend despises her. Olive does not give up - she decides to correct her mistakes. A sense of humor, support from loved ones, determination and an extraordinary mind will help her in this.

Critic reviews

The film was surprisingly well received by critics. Most of their reviews were positive. Experts noted that director Will Gluck managed to create a smart youth comedy.

Audience also liked the film - on most movie sites its rating is well above average.

The film was so popular with critics that Emma Stone was even nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her participation in it, and also received an MTV Award for Best Performance in a Comedy.

Box Office

The financial success of the film exceeded all expectations of the producers and the director. Not the last role in this was played by famous actors. "Easy A" grossed $75 million at the box office on a modest budget of $8 million.